ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Where is the Thymus gland located?
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Left hypochondriac region, inferior to the diaphragm
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The anterior neck between inferior thyroid and fourth intercostal
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Underneath the sternum between the lungs
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thymus is a gland located in the anterior portion of the chest cavity, in front of the trachea and its main function is to ensure the maturation of T cells. T cells are a type of white blood cells that play a key role in the immune system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thymus Anatomy The thymus is above the pericardium of the heart, in front of the aorta, between the lungs, below the thyroid, and behind the breastbone. The thymus has a thin outer covering called a capsule and consists of three types of cells: epithelial cells, lymphocytes, and Kulchitsky, or neuroendocrine, cells.
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